Description
Spiced pumpkin harvest medley celebrates seasonal bounty with warm cinnamon and nutmeg notes. Rich ingredients blend seamlessly, promising comforting flavors that welcome cooler days and bring delightful warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pineapple (approximately 350 grams), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 apples, cubed
- 1 small bunch seedless grapes (about 2 cups or 300 grams), halved
- 1 orange, peeled and sliced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey, or more to taste
- ½ tsp poppy seeds
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Dressing Preparation: Zest and juice the orange into a mixing bowl, whisking together with honey and poppy seeds until a smooth, glossy dressing forms.
- Fruit Preparation: Methodically segment the orange, cube the pineapple, halve the grapes, and dice the apple into consistent, bite-sized pieces.
- Fruit Assembly: Transfer all prepared fruits into a large mixing bowl, gently pouring the citrus-honey dressing over the medley to coat each piece evenly.
- Flavor Infusion: Delicately fold the fruits to ensure complete dressing coverage, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
- Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate the fruit medley for 15-20 minutes to enhance flavor integration, then give a final light toss before presenting the vibrant salad.
Notes
- Maximize Citrus Extraction: Carefully zest and juice the orange to capture its full, bright flavor profile without bitter white pith.
- Perfect Dressing Blend: Whisk honey, orange juice, and poppy seeds thoroughly to create a smooth, glossy emulsion that evenly coats fruit.
- Precise Fruit Cutting: Use a sharp knife to create uniform fruit pieces, ensuring consistent texture and elegant presentation.
- Chilling for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerate the medley briefly to allow dressing to penetrate fruits, intensifying the overall taste and creating a refreshing, cohesive dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg